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| Fieldfare with rowan berry |
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| Redwing in amongst the rowan |
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| Redwing with rowan berry |
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| Craigellachie |
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| Lochan Dubh |
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| More berries! |
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| Craigellachie |
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| Loch Morlich and The Cairngorms |
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| Fine colours at Craigellachie |
A weekend of a bit of photography and some easy local walks in the Aviemore area. We are so very fortunate to live in a fabulous environment here in Strathspey. High mountains, the finest Caledonian pine forest in the UK and wonderful wildlife. All on our doorstep. The Autumn colours are probably at their peak just now. One of the finest short walks from Aviemore is the Craigellachie Nature Reserve. The woodland here on the lower ground is mainly Birch also Willow, Rowan and Scots Pine amongst other species. I like the reserve best in Autumn, the colours are stunning. The view once you come above the treeline is beautiful and a grand view of the Northern Cairngorms. You can even go swimming up at Lochan Dubh if so inclined! :)
Just now it is a fantastic time to see a few of the migrant birds that visit here in the Autumn months. Two of these are the Fieldfare and Redwing, two thrushes from Scandinavia on route to warmer climes south. Their diet is supplemented by the abundance of berries this time of year. On Saturday these birds were all over our Rowan tree in the garden, gobbling up the berries. I've never seen so many on the tree. Won't be much left if they keep at it! Hopefully the beautiful Waxwing will be visiting soon.
I've just had a delivery of my 2019 Calendars. If you're looking for a Christmas present then look no further! 12 beautiful images of the Scottish Mountains and Wildlife, my images of course. £12.99 including P&P. Drop me an email if you wish to order.
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| Calendars for 2019 |
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| Hurry while stocks last! |
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| You know you want one! |
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